@@OliverJHughes I love how you boldly stated youre going to hit 100K subs this year. Glad I stumbled upon your channel at around 7k subs. Cant wait to watch the growth.
please notice there is a mod for them You can search for PC350 "Hero mod" on the internet, this ones aparently are exactely the same drivers and enclosure as the 380 and you have to use an equalizer every time cutting of the freq arround 1.2k drastically.
I own both of these and don't regret that. They're both great but in their own way. It's like: Hd380: i hope you hear how well it's produced. M50: I hope you had fun listening to it.
I own the Sennheiser HD 380 pros and I agree with your decision. Great headphones that I really enjoy using. Thanks for your review. Keep up the good content.
I have used the M50's, HD25, 380 Pro, SRH840 and the V6. Right of the bat the Sennheiser HD25 blows the 380 Pro. The flattest was the Shure and is best for guitars, I play ESP 8 string and fretless bass. For other modern genres, Ableton and mastering in Izotope I use the Audio-Technica. There isn't a 'winner' as such but the best all-rounder is either the M50 or V6, depending on genre. There's a mild extension that can handle EQ adjustments in the sub-bass without any problems of distortion. I heard it's why the Sennheiser Momentum signature was modeled on the M50.
The hd25 are flatter than the 840s. The 840s are great but a little bright and recessed in the mids. My momentum’s sound nothing like my m50x. They are much more mid forward and if anything weak in the treble. I find them easy listening
I actually bought the 380 like 12 years ago and then once I bought my HD 25's never used them again, never touched them it again , for 7 years. Now I have also bought the Audiotechnica M50 and I was comparing both, that's why I found this video. First I made a real bad comment in this cahnel saying the 380 pro sucks and believe me they do sound real bad out of the box with a really exaggerated amount of mids. But since I think they have a certain definition of sound mainly in the highs and more defined low end in comparison with the Audiotechnica and even the HD25 I decided to work on them. So made a simple mod: Open them, then you see the smaller driver enclosure, Heat up a paper clip and melt a tiny little extra port into the plastic cover of the drivers (there is 2 tiny holes there, so make a 3d one), and then fill the cup behind it with cotton or polyfil. But its not enough, you have to use an equalizer every time cutting of the freq arround 1.2k drastically. Thas it they sound really good now. I am surprised.
HD380 pro's vocals sounds beautiful, I miss that sound, Does anyone knows where can I get new drivers for my HD380 pro? the left one is busted, I tried over ebay, but there isnt any spare parts.
I used my 380 pros for 8 years, already replaced de pads and the cable. Now that they start to need another set of both I'm looking to the 280 Pros. Most off the time I use my headphone for video editing, and the 380 pros have been just perfect, but nowadays I can't spend more 70€ em parts when for a little more I can have a new set!
The Sony MDRV6 have a pretty flat sound too, so the mix really comes across as intended. That's the way to go, for me. Used them in a studio years and years ago and liked the sound. Nothing fancy/flashy, just gets the job done with a pleasant listening experience. Also, I forbid my kids from having Beats, haha. ;)
I've never owned Sony until I bought their bluetooth/noise cancelling set earlier this year. It's amazing how average the sound quality is on such an expensive set of headphones - love the functionality though
Dude, I was looking for a Sennheiser vs Audio Technica comparison, and you did exactly that, plus EQ graphs. Thanks man! P.S. maybe a snippet of what each sounds like as well next time? (since you have such dope equipment) 😁✌🏼
Ah cool. Well how about the 280 Pros? I guess it would then depend on the difference between them and the 380s. I like bright headphones speakers and mics. People hated the brightness to the Rode NT1-A. So Rode flattened the new NT1 mic. I liked the NT1-A sound though. Don't mind the new NT1 though and the floor noise is quieter then the NT1-A.
Great video man, it really helped me a lot. I'm planning on buying the 380 pro but is out of stock in the uk, is there anything better you could recommend?
I just found this out too - They've discontinued the product entirely, and instead rolled out the HD 300 Pros. Check them out: en-us.sennheiser.com/hd-300-pro I haven't tried them yet but I'm eager to hear if they are all they're cracked up to be!
What’s up man great video, Would you consider the HD 650’s? And do you think an amp is absolutely needed for the 650’s for producing music? mainly hip hop and drums
I love the HD 650s! They’re my main mic headphones and yes an amp is absolutely needed for mixing. Music listening, maybe not, depending on your level preference. But you’ll need to boost pretty good to get a good signal while you’re gain staging.
They don’t have a very flat bass response, if tapers off a lot in comparison to many other favoured headphones. Without a good amp the mids are a little recessed as well
Yo! I would go with the ATH M50x's because they have more of a tuned response to keep your drums clear while you're playing! But you can't go wrong with either
I am looking for a 100-150USD "audiophile" headset for use with my PS4 .I dont care about microphone(not an online player) so i want some suggestions ..Would you recommend the 380's or something else?
Yo! Yeah man, You will definitley be happy with the 380s, they're wonderful. Also - the M50X would be decent sound for gaming, but they tend to hurt my ears after a few hours. Also, if you can go up on budget at all, check out the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros. I love them. Of course you may want a lower impedance set since you won't be driving them with an amp. (80 ohms)
I was interested in Sennheiser HD 380 Pro and your video made me even more interested. Too bad I cant seem to find one near to where I live. I can find the Sennheiser HD 300 Pro version but not sure if this one is up to par compared to the 380 pro. What do you think?
It’s a great and tragic question because it seems Sennheiser discontinued the 380s! And the new 300s were no match for either of these in this video, they were just plain bad in my opinion.
@@OliverJHughes yeah that's what I've gathered from the few sources I've come a cross on the 300 pros. I'm gonna keep searching for the 380 pros or maybe 280 pro cause those are still available at the retailers around here.
Looking for some quality mid price studio monitor headphones. Oliver, the moment you dissed the ridiculous Dre Beats I knew I could trust your opinion! :-D Great vid and thanks for your help my friend.
Well whadayaknow!? I just did the same having used some in a recording studio. I now have a pair at my mixing desk. Are you sure we don't share the same pair of ears? :-)
Tough question, but if I were in your shoes I would go 380 pros because you’re getting a flatter frequency response which is much more desirable for mixing
Olly. Boi it’s good to hear about audio from someone who clearly understands it. Alright you may of seen me in another one do your videos. I’m making progress. You have helped me see closed back is what I want (mainly travelling). And that the 380pros are a good option. But my question is. Will the 380pros still do well with loud travel. Buses, trains, planes I mean. Or would it be best to just get a pair of noise canceling... (I really hope not Ahahaha I want epic sound) Thanks so much for your help legend.
YOOO! Here's the truth: The 380's DO dampen the sound quite a bit, so with music on you should be fine. But of course nothing is like Noise Cancelling for really tuning out the world. So if you want good sounding headphones (and are okay going with a wire), I'd go 380's.
They came in YESTERDAY and I used them all day long for mixing, listening, and testing. Short answer is I LOVE THEM SO MUCH, long answer involves needing a headphone amp and having a few sibilance issues. I'm making a video about them for Friday.
I've owned both and used both, also the HD 300 Pro and I have to say, I prefer the M50x. I've used them to mix, monitor, game and just for general audiophile purposes and the Audio Technica suit my ear much better than both models of the Sennheisers. They're also much sturdier and the ear cup pads last much longer.
Awesome review. Please I need you wisdom. I need headphones with great base for EDM songs, yet it mustn't drown out the rest. Also, the sound must be very clear for gaming. Basically price range should be more or less than Audio Technica ATH M50x. Going over $40 is fine.
Definitely Sony-Plantronics seems more like a gadget company versus an audio company. I own a pair of their Bluetooth in-ears only because they were the ones that stayed in my ears the best for running/workout. Sound is just not there however
Haha! That's amazing - fully agree until their new Quiet Comfort 35 II - those are actually quite pleasant sounding headphones with stellar noise cancellation.
Qc35 was as good, sound true around ear ii were the same driver in a passive design and also hold their own against the m50. They sound like a v-moda m100 with more treble. The bass is as good or better than the m50 and it still has some semblance of a mid range... unlike the m50 which has among the weakest mids I have heard.
Measure headphones is a fun thing in reviews. But the cans have to be sealed like when you wearing them on your head. Otherweise it´s no point. Am I wrong? I got a pair of HD 380 and they don´t sound close to natural in my opinion. Compare the HD 380 and DT 880 and the difference is enormous. DT 880 sounds natural, the HD 380 do not. It´s all down to personal preferences but call the HD 380 natural is for me personally very odd. Thx for your opinion on the HD 380 but I disagree. Sorry, english ain´t my native language.
I completely agree-it didn’t yield helpful results but I tried to believe it did. No way to truly share the differences of headphones without personal experience!
A few years ago I bought the HD 380 Pro when I needed new headphones, it's been one of the worst purchases I've made but I didn't return them because of stubbornness(second mistake). The sound has always been unnatural, compared to other headphones I've owned(SRH880, K712) they are considerably worse no matter what I use to drive them. For starters they are not reference, some frequencies are completely cut off so I don't hear elements that I would with other headphones, meanwhile the middles are really loud but also flat and lacking detail, the trebles can be both painful or missing depending on which frequencies are required. The build quality is good but the pads are trash, they do nothing to isolate sound so I hear what's outside even with music playing and the sound leaks out so microphones pick it up. This is true even with the really strong clamping pressure (which admittedly got lessened a bit but it's still there) which is definitely more than my shure which at the same were much better at isolating sound. With time and use the black material on pads and headband has started peeling off, I decided to get brainwavz pads to try and salvage this horrible pair of headphones but I don't have much hope. Avoid the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro, there are definitely better headphones for that price.
Man, you have NO idea about sound or describing sound... hd380 is hifi headphone, its a joke on consumer to put pro in a name,,, M50 have much more natural mids, less coloration in vocal range (200-1500hz) and more even presentation... Hd380 is dark, dips in higs, low level of detail and that bass just makes them awful for anything other than movies, but they clamp hard and narrow pads, so they are real torture machine... M50 is not awesome either, but compared to this abomination, it passes
@@OliverJHughes You talk about highs, lows and mids not even understanding that within those, there are so many differencies between lets say 100 and 150 hz... 100 and 200 is a whole octave! ETC... I can continue, but you need your own learning process, i aint doing that... Download sinegen and test headphones, but also, learn about human ear and frequency response of our hearing... Then ear cannal adds some coloration as well everyone have different... In the end, you are blabbing about the sound and its like you never heard either of those hps, let alone have knowledge of the sound to know what and how to critically listen
I’m not sure you’ve listened much to the 380, they are sensitive to position on your head in relation to treble but are in no way lacking in treble. They are harshLu bright in the upper mid low treble range. The m50x does not have a neutral mid range at all. It has one of the most recessed mid ranges in a popular headphone I have heard. (You can question me but I own over 50 pairs worth over $10k combined)
I could not pick a favourite... I believe that is impossible. I have a pair of aiaiai tma2 that I tuned to sound completely different than they did and ended up sounding like closed hd600 with m50x bass. They would probably be my favourite for listening, the tuned fostex t50rp are also pretty great but roll off a little to quickly in the highs. Awesome soundstage on them. Just as a note, I enjoy all my headphones and I am hyper critical of all my headphones. Just because I point out their weaknesses doesn’t mean they don’t have strengths. Best On a budget. although feel kinda cheap and the upper mids are a bit much: Sony mdr-7506
@@gingerssuck Oh man, im not even going to describe how much i disagree with you because sound is such individual thing and a matter of perception.... i wouldnt ever buy hd380, and yes, ive listened to them quite a lot, with all sorts of genres and sources... They are ridiculous in my opinion... I would describe them as "total trash" for music, or "good enough" for movies and casual yt videos, but they also clamp really hard and have really crappy earpads, only good thing on them is durable plastic and decent cable.. Their mids are recessed way more than m50 and highs are colored and distand, not detailed... Never mind the product, do you know how human perception of sound looks like on frequency graph and did you test these headphones with sine wave?
its funny that you comment over the headphones after listening could you remember how was it ?? , why didnt you talk and tell your comments while listening . dislike man!!
Hi
Hey !
@@OliverJHughes I love how you boldly stated youre going to hit 100K subs this year. Glad I stumbled upon your channel at around 7k subs. Cant wait to watch the growth.
Broo... the polarization comment was so profound, I'm so glad you said it!! Absolutely true and it's so embedded within us
listening on my HD 380 Pros...I've had them for 4 years, I'm ready to change. I don't like listening to music on them, but monitoring is fine.
please notice there is a mod for them You can search for PC350 "Hero mod" on the internet, this ones aparently are exactely the same drivers and enclosure as the 380 and you have to use an equalizer every time cutting of the freq arround 1.2k drastically.
So happy that you also tell us which you would buy not one of those "depends" answers which I find utterly worthless.
Thank you - and I feel ya on that!
I own both of these and don't regret that. They're both great but in their own way. It's like:
Hd380: i hope you hear how well it's produced.
M50: I hope you had fun listening to it.
Just ordered 380s. So happy
Thanks for your review. For an M50x without the top end and low end hype, try the M40x - it's flatter as even AT themselves admit. Very nice $100 cans
Dang, I want those ASAP! Thanks for the rec.
I own the Sennheiser HD 380 pros and I agree with your decision. Great headphones that I really enjoy using. Thanks for your review. Keep up the good content.
I have used the M50's, HD25, 380 Pro, SRH840 and the V6. Right of the bat the Sennheiser HD25 blows the 380 Pro. The flattest was the Shure and is best for guitars, I play ESP 8 string and fretless bass. For other modern genres, Ableton and mastering in Izotope I use the Audio-Technica. There isn't a 'winner' as such but the best all-rounder is either the M50 or V6, depending on genre.
There's a mild extension that can handle EQ adjustments in the sub-bass without any problems of distortion. I heard it's why the Sennheiser Momentum signature was modeled on the M50.
Kronos my account got hacked which you think would be best for “psytrance” music? Hd 25/25 plus or audiotechnica m50x?
The hd25 are flatter than the 840s. The 840s are great but a little bright and recessed in the mids. My momentum’s sound nothing like my m50x. They are much more mid forward and if anything weak in the treble. I find them easy listening
I actually bought the 380 like 12 years ago and then once I bought my HD 25's never used them again, never touched them it again , for 7 years. Now I have also bought the Audiotechnica M50 and I was comparing both, that's why I found this video. First I made a real bad comment in this cahnel saying the 380 pro sucks and believe me they do sound real bad out of the box with a really exaggerated amount of mids. But since I think they have a certain definition of sound mainly in the highs and more defined low end in comparison with the Audiotechnica and even the HD25 I decided to work on them. So made a simple mod: Open them, then you see the smaller driver enclosure, Heat up a paper clip and melt a tiny little extra port into the plastic cover of the drivers (there is 2 tiny holes there, so make a 3d one), and then fill the cup behind it with cotton or polyfil.
But its not enough, you have to use an equalizer every time cutting of the freq arround 1.2k drastically.
Thas it they sound really good now. I am surprised.
You guys can search for PC350 "Hero mod" on the internet, this ones aparently are exactely the same drivers and enclosure as the 380.
HD380 pro's vocals sounds beautiful, I miss that sound, Does anyone knows where can I get new drivers for my HD380 pro? the left one is busted, I tried over ebay, but there isnt any spare parts.
I used my 380 pros for 8 years, already replaced de pads and the cable. Now that they start to need another set of both I'm looking to the 280 Pros. Most off the time I use my headphone for video editing, and the 380 pros have been just perfect, but nowadays I can't spend more 70€ em parts when for a little more I can have a new set!
Thank you so much for this brilliant review! The eq analysis was so thorough and exactly what I was looking for in a review.
Thank you!! I'm working on another for Friday with the Beyerdynamic DT770 PRos.
The Sony MDRV6 have a pretty flat sound too, so the mix really comes across as intended. That's the way to go, for me. Used them in a studio years and years ago and liked the sound. Nothing fancy/flashy, just gets the job done with a pleasant listening experience. Also, I forbid my kids from having Beats, haha. ;)
I've never owned Sony until I bought their bluetooth/noise cancelling set earlier this year. It's amazing how average the sound quality is on such an expensive set of headphones - love the functionality though
laserfloyd Absolutely true.
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro _ шикарнючі вуха!)👍
Dude, I was looking for a Sennheiser vs Audio Technica comparison, and you did exactly that, plus EQ graphs. Thanks man!
P.S. maybe a snippet of what each sounds like as well next time? (since you have such dope equipment) 😁✌🏼
Anyone knows what is the Sennheiser model that has the inside of the ear tottally flat with no pit in the middle?
I cant see 380 Pro on sale is it discontinued?
Which ones isolate more outside noise?
Ah cool. Well how about the 280 Pros? I guess it would then depend on the difference between them and the 380s. I like bright headphones speakers and mics. People hated the brightness to the Rode NT1-A. So Rode flattened the new NT1 mic. I liked the NT1-A sound though. Don't mind the new NT1 though and the floor noise is quieter then the NT1-A.
Great video man, it really helped me a lot. I'm planning on buying the 380 pro but is out of stock in the uk, is there anything better you could recommend?
I just found this out too - They've discontinued the product entirely, and instead rolled out the HD 300 Pros. Check them out: en-us.sennheiser.com/hd-300-pro
I haven't tried them yet but I'm eager to hear if they are all they're cracked up to be!
@@OliverJHughes Thanks for the reply. i 'll keep an eye on your channel for the HD300 review :)
@@OliverJHughes Hey, i'm not sure what to get, do you think is worth getting the 300 pro over 380?
Close your eyes and pick up a beyerdynamic dt770 pro. Period.
If you like upper mids and treble screeching into your ears...
Hey, what avout the VMODA M-100???
which is better for vocal recording?
Whats best for voice over or podcast?
They’re both great-I like the more natural sound of the HD380s more!
What’s up man great video, Would you consider the HD 650’s? And do you think an amp is absolutely needed for the 650’s for producing music? mainly hip hop and drums
I love the HD 650s! They’re my main mic headphones and yes an amp is absolutely needed for mixing. Music listening, maybe not, depending on your level preference. But you’ll need to boost pretty good to get a good signal while you’re gain staging.
Oliver J Hughes cool thanks brotha! Any amp suggestions? Somethin simple n cheap
I’m not sure about amps-brand new to the subject. I personally love the Neve RNHP, but it’s a bit pricey!
Oliver J Hughes thanks bro
They don’t have a very flat bass response, if tapers off a lot in comparison to many other favoured headphones. Without a good amp the mids are a little recessed as well
Hello all! In your opinion, which would be the best one to use with eletronic drums? Cheers!!
Yo! I would go with the ATH M50x's because they have more of a tuned response to keep your drums clear while you're playing! But you can't go wrong with either
can you use Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones as wired headphones without using a battery?
100% you can
I am looking for a 100-150USD "audiophile" headset for use with my PS4 .I dont care about microphone(not an online player) so i want some suggestions ..Would you recommend the 380's or something else?
Yo! Yeah man, You will definitley be happy with the 380s, they're wonderful. Also - the M50X would be decent sound for gaming, but they tend to hurt my ears after a few hours.
Also, if you can go up on budget at all, check out the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros. I love them. Of course you may want a lower impedance set since you won't be driving them with an amp. (80 ohms)
Soooo did Sennheiser discontinue the hd380 pros?
They did
Of course, they are really bad and outdated
I was interested in Sennheiser HD 380 Pro and your video made me even more interested. Too bad I cant seem to find one near to where I live. I can find the Sennheiser HD 300 Pro version but not sure if this one is up to par compared to the 380 pro. What do you think?
It’s a great and tragic question because it seems Sennheiser discontinued the 380s! And the new 300s were no match for either of these in this video, they were just plain bad in my opinion.
@@OliverJHughes yeah that's what I've gathered from the few sources I've come a cross on the 300 pros. I'm gonna keep searching for the 380 pros or maybe 280 pro cause those are still available at the retailers around here.
Witch one is better for electronic drums? HELP THX
Hard to say - for mixing, I prefer the 380 Pros hands down. I love the Audio Technicas for field recording, but not in the studio.
@@OliverJHughes THX
Looking for some quality mid price studio monitor headphones. Oliver, the moment you dissed the ridiculous Dre Beats I knew I could trust your opinion! :-D Great vid and thanks for your help my friend.
I'm glad we're on the same team! Watch out for Beyerdynamic as well - I just picked up the DT 770 Pro headphones and I'm loving them.
Well whadayaknow!? I just did the same having used some in a recording studio. I now have a pair at my mixing desk. Are you sure we don't share the same pair of ears? :-)
Too bright
Which do you think would be more suitable for mixing Trance music as a DJ?
Tough question, but if I were in your shoes I would go 380 pros because you’re getting a flatter frequency response which is much more desirable for mixing
Olly. Boi it’s good to hear about audio from someone who clearly understands it.
Alright you may of seen me in another one do your videos. I’m making progress. You have helped me see closed back is what I want (mainly travelling). And that the 380pros are a good option.
But my question is. Will the 380pros still do well with loud travel. Buses, trains, planes I mean. Or would it be best to just get a pair of noise canceling... (I really hope not Ahahaha I want epic sound)
Thanks so much for your help legend.
YOOO! Here's the truth: The 380's DO dampen the sound quite a bit, so with music on you should be fine. But of course nothing is like Noise Cancelling for really tuning out the world. So if you want good sounding headphones (and are okay going with a wire), I'd go 380's.
Have you had any experience with the beyerdynamic dt770? If so how do you think they compare to the sennheiser hd380?
They came in YESTERDAY and I used them all day long for mixing, listening, and testing. Short answer is I LOVE THEM SO MUCH, long answer involves needing a headphone amp and having a few sibilance issues. I'm making a video about them for Friday.
you are so right with your review and conclusions
I've owned both and used both, also the HD 300 Pro and I have to say, I prefer the M50x. I've used them to mix, monitor, game and just for general audiophile purposes and the Audio Technica suit my ear much better than both models of the Sennheisers. They're also much sturdier and the ear cup pads last much longer.
so u recommend Sennheiser HD 380 right bro?
Yep
today I got Sennheiser HD 380 Pro bro, hope I got right decision haha but anyway I still want to try m50x thank you for your review
Awesome review. Please I need you wisdom. I need headphones with great base for EDM songs, yet it mustn't drown out the rest. Also, the sound must be very clear for gaming. Basically price range should be more or less than Audio Technica ATH M50x. Going over $40 is fine.
If you don’t need Bluetooth, the HD280pros by Sennheiser are the best sounding headphones under $100, period
we're polarized politically and sonically.. this guy is a legend
great review. thinking about the 380 in studio
Hi! Would you recommend the m50x for pop music?
For simple listening? Of course. For mixing? Not so much.
Oliver J Hughes ok. Thank you!
For bass players...which recomended?
How would you rate plantronics ?
Also would you rather plantronics or Sony?
Great video btw 👌🤘 keep up the hard work
Definitely Sony-Plantronics seems more like a gadget company versus an audio company. I own a pair of their Bluetooth in-ears only because they were the ones that stayed in my ears the best for running/workout. Sound is just not there however
The little caps that hide the hinge screws on my HD 380 Pros have fallen off too... Stupid design!
same...
Same but they still work after 8 years of daily use. If you still have the caps just super glue them back on
The silver ring on my ATH also fell off recently, lol. Wasn't that rough with them.
Man has the voice of a deity ngl
nice
Keep going :)
Do you agree with "no highs, no lows, must be Bose"?
Haha! That's amazing - fully agree until their new Quiet Comfort 35 II - those are actually quite pleasant sounding headphones with stellar noise cancellation.
Qc35 was as good, sound true around ear ii were the same driver in a passive design and also hold their own against the m50. They sound like a v-moda m100 with more treble. The bass is as good or better than the m50 and it still has some semblance of a mid range... unlike the m50 which has among the weakest mids I have heard.
Measure headphones is a fun thing in reviews. But the cans have to be sealed like when you wearing them on your head. Otherweise it´s no point. Am I wrong?
I got a pair of HD 380 and they don´t sound close to natural in my opinion. Compare the HD 380 and DT 880 and the difference is enormous. DT 880 sounds natural, the HD 380 do not. It´s all down to personal preferences but call the HD 380 natural is for me personally very odd.
Thx for your opinion on the HD 380 but I disagree. Sorry, english ain´t my native language.
I completely agree-it didn’t yield helpful results but I tried to believe it did. No way to truly share the differences of headphones without personal experience!
But you have learn something, not how to do it. Next time you will probably end up with better results. Trial and error...That´s life.
m50x is really bad. I don't know how it became standard or good rated. Also Post Malone is a pop Act, thanks.
The 380’s are great, doesn’t look like they are made anymore 😢
Sad sad day
i think they have some on the guitar center website
Just found a pair brand new on Craigslist for 70 bucks! Steal!
Dude! What have you done?! The 100k didn't happen... :))
....yet.... 😉
@@OliverJHughes you'll get there! Thanks for the review.
To me the m50x without an eq are no good.
RIP Sennheiser HD380 Pros.
Right. RIP.
Rip Audio Technica
what do you mean?
A few years ago I bought the HD 380 Pro when I needed new headphones, it's been one of the worst purchases I've made but I didn't return them because of stubbornness(second mistake).
The sound has always been unnatural, compared to other headphones I've owned(SRH880, K712) they are considerably worse no matter what I use to drive them. For starters they are not reference, some frequencies are completely cut off so I don't hear elements that I would with other headphones, meanwhile the middles are really loud but also flat and lacking detail, the trebles can be both painful or missing depending on which frequencies are required.
The build quality is good but the pads are trash, they do nothing to isolate sound so I hear what's outside even with music playing and the sound leaks out so microphones pick it up. This is true even with the really strong clamping pressure (which admittedly got lessened a bit but it's still there) which is definitely more than my shure which at the same were much better at isolating sound.
With time and use the black material on pads and headband has started peeling off, I decided to get brainwavz pads to try and salvage this horrible pair of headphones but I don't have much hope.
Avoid the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro, there are definitely better headphones for that price.
"God forbid Dr Dre Beats and you need to upgrade to something real," yet you don't say the same or worse about "Apple Pods?" Are you kidding me?
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Man, you have NO idea about sound or describing sound... hd380 is hifi headphone, its a joke on consumer to put pro in a name,,, M50 have much more natural mids, less coloration in vocal range (200-1500hz) and more even presentation... Hd380 is dark, dips in higs, low level of detail and that bass just makes them awful for anything other than movies, but they clamp hard and narrow pads, so they are real torture machine... M50 is not awesome either, but compared to this abomination, it passes
Thank you for the colorful information, frog!
@@OliverJHughes You talk about highs, lows and mids not even understanding that within those, there are so many differencies between lets say 100 and 150 hz... 100 and 200 is a whole octave! ETC... I can continue, but you need your own learning process, i aint doing that... Download sinegen and test headphones, but also, learn about human ear and frequency response of our hearing... Then ear cannal adds some coloration as well everyone have different... In the end, you are blabbing about the sound and its like you never heard either of those hps, let alone have knowledge of the sound to know what and how to critically listen
I’m not sure you’ve listened much to the 380, they are sensitive to position on your head in relation to treble but are in no way lacking in treble. They are harshLu bright in the upper mid low treble range. The m50x does not have a neutral mid range at all. It has one of the most recessed mid ranges in a popular headphone I have heard. (You can question me but I own over 50 pairs worth over $10k combined)
I could not pick a favourite... I believe that is impossible. I have a pair of aiaiai tma2 that I tuned to sound completely different than they did and ended up sounding like closed hd600 with m50x bass. They would probably be my favourite for listening, the tuned fostex t50rp are also pretty great but roll off a little to quickly in the highs. Awesome soundstage on them. Just as a note, I enjoy all my headphones and I am hyper critical of all my headphones. Just because I point out their weaknesses doesn’t mean they don’t have strengths. Best On a budget. although feel kinda cheap and the upper mids are a bit much: Sony mdr-7506
@@gingerssuck Oh man, im not even going to describe how much i disagree with you because sound is such individual thing and a matter of perception.... i wouldnt ever buy hd380, and yes, ive listened to them quite a lot, with all sorts of genres and sources... They are ridiculous in my opinion... I would describe them as "total trash" for music, or "good enough" for movies and casual yt videos, but they also clamp really hard and have really crappy earpads, only good thing on them is durable plastic and decent cable.. Their mids are recessed way more than m50 and highs are colored and distand, not detailed... Never mind the product, do you know how human perception of sound looks like on frequency graph and did you test these headphones with sine wave?
its funny that you comment over the headphones after listening could you remember how was it ?? , why didnt you talk and tell your comments while listening . dislike man!!
Sorry man - I guess I’ve got a good memory 🤷🏻♂️😂